Interior Painting Project for TUAI Bath and Locker Building

Location: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site 1616 Chappie James Ave Tuskegee AL 36083
Work Schedule and Flexibilities: 20 hours a week between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST In office (or work site) only
Number of Positions: 4
Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June)

This vacancy will be open until Thursday October 29^th 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.

This student will be working on painting the interior of the historic Bath and Locker Building. This structure was used by the Tuskegee Airmen during their Primary Flight training at Moton Field. The scope of this project would include cleaning the repairing of any blemishes and painting the entire interior of the facility. The project would greatly contribute directly to the site not only by preserving the building; but also teach participants a technical painting trade and provide a sense of ownership and hands-on contribution for volunteers who qualify for this opportunity.

The government-wide Semester of Service Student Volunteer Program as authorized under 5 U.S.C 31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085 enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agencys strategic priorities offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

Conditions of employment
To participate in this Program you must:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid US student visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration visa and agency authorities. To be eligible for the background check to access government equipment and buildings international students must have maintained continuous residence in the United States for three years. Any remote work must be completed domestically within the United States.
• Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school technical or vocational institute junior college college university or other accredited educational institution throughout the 90 day Semester of Service opportunity. Students graduating before May 1 2027 are not eligible. Selectees will be responsible for contacting a school official to sign a Semester of Service approval form indicating you are currently enrolled at least half-time and in good academic standing.
• Qualifying educational institutions must be located within the United States.
• Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
• Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
• Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior and your academic institution.
• Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation stipends or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
• Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
• Not be a current federal employee. Current federal employees can reach out to the contact below to inquire about job detail opportunities.

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically applicants should possess a High school diploma.